Kalam & Kavach 3.0 Inaugurated in New Delhi

Current Context: On May 14, 2026, the third edition of Kalam & Kavach 3.0 was inaugurated at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi by Defence Minister of State Sanjay Seth.

• The conclave lasted for two days, serving as a high-level platform for military leadership, policymakers, and industry experts.
• The theme was “Taking JAI Forward with I²” — focusing on Jointness, Aatmanirbharta, Innovation, Indigenisation, and International Collaboration.
• Knowledge partners included CENJOWS and BHISHM, with participation from General Anil Chauhan, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, and Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit.
• Discussions emphasized Integrated Theatre Commands, MSME participation under iDEX, and next-gen technologies like AI warfare, hypersonics, and quantum-enabled C4ISR.
• Private innovators such as GalaxEye and Big Bang Boom Solutions showcased sovereign capabilities in space intelligence and autonomous systems.
• The conclave aims to align strategic policy with industrial execution, creating a roadmap for Viksit Bharat @2047.

Question:

Q.1 What was the central theme of Kalam & Kavach 3.0 held in 2026?
a) Future Battlefield Technologies
b) Self-Reliant Defence India
c) Taking JAI Forward with I²
d) Defence Innovation for New India

Answer: c) The conclave theme highlighted Jointness, Aatmanirbharta, Innovation, Indigenisation, and International Collaboration.